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Local university students chosen as award recipients for Prince Harry and Meghan's nonprofit charity organization

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:01 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Emma Lembke says it was a major surprise that her tech reform work earned a phone call from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.“I had one of the craziest surprise calls of my life with the Duke and Duchess,” Lembke said creator of Design It for Us. “Harry and Meghan called me to say that I was a grant recipient of the Responsible Youth Tech Fund, that is awarding over $2 million to youth groups who are seeking to better understand for a greater tech future.” The Responsible Technology Youth Power Fund is backed by 14 organizations, and among them is the Archewell Foundation by Prince Harry and Meghan. Seniors feel ‘trapped’ in St. Louis apartment building because of broken elevators Lembke, who founded the 'Log Off' movement during high school and at Washington University, explained the origins of "Design It for Us" from her experiences at college.“We want to see greater algorithmic transparency,” she said. “We want to see young people’s privacy protected online, and we ta...

CU Buffs notes: Strong start to camp for receiver Xavier Weaver

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:01 GMT

Colorado receiver Xavier Weaver catches a pass during football practice at the Buffaloes’ indoor practice facility on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, in Boulder, Colo. (University of Colorado Athletics)Colorado offensive coordinator Sean Lewis has a basic goal for the Buffaloes this season.“I want to get the ball into as many playmakers’ hands as often as possible,” he said Thursday after the second day of CU’s preseason camp. “However we’re going to do that, whether we throw it, we hand it, we pitch it, we shovel it, we hide it under someone’s legs and they hand it to someone else. I want to get the ball to our playmakers and utilize all their skill sets and get that speed in space as early and as often as possible.”That’s easier said than done, but the Buffs aren’t lacking in options.Quarterback Shedeur Sanders has put up big numbers the past two years at Jackson State and now he has a stellar group of receivers with the Buffs.Two days into camp, senior Xavier Weaver, a transfer fro...

Murder warrant issued in Aurora double homicide cold case from 2007

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:01 GMT

An arrest warrant has been issued in a cold case involving a 2007 double homicide in Aurora.The warrant for Alejandro Garcia-Loya, 35, states he is wanted on two first-degree murder charges in the deaths of Juan Ayala-Medina and Ignacio Zamudio-Estrada, according to an 18th Judicial District news release.On July 16, 2007, Aurora police officers, responding to a request for a welfare check, found the victims’ bodies inside an apartment in the 200 block of S. Jasper Circle, the release said. The family of Zamudio-Estrada had called the police after they’d not heard from him in several days and phone calls had gone unanswered. Both victims, who had severe blows to the head, were dead when officers arrived.Investigators determined Garcia-Loya had resided in the apartment after finding a utility bill for the unit under his name, the release said. DNA and fingerprint evidence was collected from Garcia-Loya’s room. Investigators also found a retail receipt in the room th...

CU Buffs’ Shedeur Sanders, Sean Lewis getting on same page

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:01 GMT

BOULDER,CO: April 5: Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders and offensive coordinator Sean Lewis during spring football practice on April 5, 2023, at the Buffaloes’ indoor practice facility. (Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)For the Colorado Buffaloes to have a chance to exceed the outside expectations this season, they’ll need a lot of things to come together and go their way.There may not be a bigger key to their success, however, than the working relationship between offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Sean Lewis and junior quarterback Shedeur Sanders.When head coach Deion Sanders was hired in December, he immediately announced that his son would be the Buffs’ starting quarterback. Then, he hired Lewis, the former head coach at Kent State, to run the offense that will be steered by Shedeur this season.After a spring and summer together, Lewis and Shedeur are getting on the same page.“I’m learning from him because I would say in the spring I looked at the offense a cert...

Theft suspects targeting Rite Aid stores arrested after Ventura County pursuit

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:01 GMT

Three organized theft suspects were arrested following a pursuit through Ventura County, authorities announced Thursday.The suspects were identified as Miracle Beaudion, 20, from Covina, Trejour Heard, 21, from Los Angeles and Kayla Stark, 22, from San Pedro, according to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office.The suspects are wanted for a series of thefts targeting Rite Aid stores throughout the Thousand Oaks, Camarillo and Los Angeles areas, authorities said.On July 31, patrol units responded to reports of a theft at a Rite Aid in an unincorporated Mira Monte community in Ojai.Victims said one suspect entered the store, filled several bags with merchandise and fled the area in a getaway car occupied by two other suspects.After noticing the suspect triggering the store’s security system, a citizen spotted the getaway car and began trailing the vehicle while relaying information to deputies.While driving, the citizen witnessed the suspects tossing items out the window. The recovered it...

Rider Dies in Motorcycle Collision on McGaw Avenue [Irvine, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:01 GMT

Rider Pronounced Dead after Motorcycle Accident near Armstrong AvenueIRVINE, CA (August 3, 2023) – Wednesday evening, one rider was killed in a motorcycle collision on McGaw Avenue.Police responded to the scene around 5:37 p.m., near the intersection of Armstrong and McGaw Avenues.According to reports, the rider of a westbound motorcycle was approaching the intersection and crashed off the roadway for reasons unknown.As a result, the motorcyclist sustained major injuries and died at the scene. Although, authorities have not yet released their identity.At this time, the circumstances that led up to the crash and the condition of the minivan driver are undisclosed. Officials are asking anyone with additional information about the fatal motorcycle collision on McGaw Avenue to reach out to local authorities as soon as possible.Sweet James sends out their warm and sincerest sympathies to the friends and family of the deceased victim. May you find comfort and strength during this di...

Fire crews combat San Jose hills grass fire burning near structures

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:01 GMT

SAN JOSE — Local and state fire crews raced to combat a grass fire burning out of control in the hills east of San Jose that was threatening multiple structures late Thursday afternoon.Units from the San Jose Fire Department and the state Forestry and Fire Protection Department, or Cal Fire, were working together to battle the blaze, the two agencies said.“Firefighters are on the scene of a Tier 3 vegetation fire near Clayton Road in East San Jose,” the San Jose Fire Department stated on its Twitter feed.The grass fire had imperiled multiple structures late Thursday, the state and local fire agencies reported.The blaze, which was named the Clayton Fire, had burned 60 acres as of 3:37 p.m. on Thursday.A Cal Fire helicopter at one point siphoned water out of Lake Cunningham to assist in airdrops to battle the blaze.Cal Fire helicopter siphons water from Lake Cunningham in San Jose to help with airdrops against the Clayton Fire in the San Jose hills. (San Jose Fi...

DeSantis accepts Newsom’s challenge to debate on Fox News

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:01 GMT

By Maggie Astor | New York TimesSince September, Gavin Newsom, California’s ambitious, proudly liberal governor, has been tauntingly challenging Ron DeSantis, the ambitious, proudly conservative governor of Florida, to a debate. He would even agree, he said, to let the right-wing Fox News host Sean Hannity moderate.On Wednesday, DeSantis accepted.“You heard Gavin make the offer,” Hannity said on his show. “Your answer is?”“Absolutely,” a smiling DeSantis replied. “I’m game. Let’s get it done. Just tell me when and where.”In a letter last week, Newsom outlined his proposed terms: a date of Nov. 8 or 10; a location in Georgia, Nevada or North Carolina; and a focus “on the impact of representation at the state level.”Nathan Click, a spokesperson for Newsom, said in a statement late Wednesday: “November 8th or 10th. DeSantis should put up or shut up. Anything else is just games.”Such an event would...

Letters: CNWS development | Familiar fate | Democrats to blame | Where’s the courage? | Plant-based diet

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:01 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.Demand accountabilityfor CNWS developmentWhy do we care about a Contra Costa Civil Grand Jury report on the Concord Naval Weapons Station project which includes a $14.06 million taxpayer question? Why do we — the Concord community; the business communities; our BART ridership; Highway 242, I-680 and Highway 4 commuters; families with children in school; environmental organizations; those needing affordable housing; water and electricity users — care?We care about the $14.06 million that is a city loan without specific accountability on how it was spent on the project and how it will be repaid. We care because decisions were made without the Concord City Council following their own procedures to gain detailed information for each developer, and their financial capability.We don’t want a third time like this. CNWS is such an important opportunity that we must get this right for all of us....

Single family residence sells for $2 million in Los Gatos

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:01 GMT

259 Belvue Drive – Google Street ViewA 2,256-square-foot house built in 1966 has changed hands. The spacious property located in the 200 block of Belvue Drive in Los Gatos was sold on July 6, 2023. The $2,000,000 purchase price works out to $887 per square foot. This two-story home offers a capacious living environment with its four bedrooms and three baths. Inside, there is a fireplace. In addition, the home provides a two-car garage, granting ample space for parking and storage purposes. The lot of the property covers a substancial area of 9,960 square feet, complete with a pool for outdoor enjoyment.Additional houses have recently been purchased nearby:In May 2023, a 2,151-square-foot home on Belblossom Way in Los Gatos sold for $2,250,000, a price per square foot of $1,046. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.A 2,756-square-foot home on the 300 block of Belblossom Way in Los Gatos sold in October 2022, for $2,696,500, a price per square foot of $978. The home has 3 bedrooms ...